Starting a new chapter

Long-time cop, funny man retiring after 28 years

9:54 AM,
Jul. 8, 2013

Lancaster Police Detective Jim Neader, right, shows his original LPD identification card to retired LPD officer Bob Shirk Monday at a retirement party for Neader and fellow officer Jim Schorr Sr. Neader retired after 28 years with on the force.

Written by

Francesca Sacco
The Eagle-Gazette Staff

After 28 years with the Lancaster Police Department, Detective Jim Neader is more than ready to start the next chapter of his life - and with a bang.

On July 1, Neader retired with almost 30 years of public service under his belt. Neader said his decision to retire only added to a list a of July celebrations for his family.

"It's a busy month," said Neader, 58. "My fiancee and I are getting married, I retired, we have a class reunion and a birthday. I'm ready to start the next chapter, and it's starting off with a bang." ...